Small island developing states face systemic risks, climate disasters, high debt & reliance on imports. UN Trade and Development strategy focuses on policy research, technical cooperation, capacity building & advocacy to achieve sustainable development. ▶️ ow.ly/N4oM50RXZuT

This afternoon I had the honor to present UN Trade and Development’s Strategy to support Small Island Developing States #SIDS to our TDB. We aim to build resilience by diversifying economies, building productive capacities & promoting structural transformation. 🔗unctad.org/system/files/o…

"A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology." abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/e…

A high-level delegation of the EU will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York. The focus of EU engagement will be to tackle the unprecedented set of conflicts and crises across the world. Check the agenda. 👇 #UNGA

"Un Hongkongais a été emprisonné ce vendredi 20 septembre 2024 pour avoir publié des messages «séditieux» sur les réseaux sociaux, devenant la troisième personne à être emprisonnée en vertu de la nouvelle loi de sécurité nationale en deux jours." lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/hon…

Rum and Sargassum Inc., a deep-tech start-up from Barbados 🇧🇧 and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus have launched the first vehicle powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG). antiguaobserver.com/barbados-launc…

"St. Kitts and Nevis passed two important pieces of legislation to enhance compliance with international obligations regarding anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing, aligning the legislative framework more closely with global best practices." thestkittsnevisobserver.com/st-kitts-and-n…

President von der Leyen 🇪🇺 will deliver a keynote address at the Alliance of Small Islands States Leaders' Meeting. AOSIS 🇪🇺EU at UN-NY EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

"St Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳national pride was on display today as the country celebrated 41 years of independence from the United Kingdom. To mark the occasion, a military parade took place at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium." caribbean.loopnews.com/content/st-kit…

"Minister for Sustainable Development 🇱🇨, Shawn Edward, reacting to the adverse weather conditions, demands developed countries to make good on their pledge of $100 million yearly for loss and damage caused by climate change in the Caribbean." stlucia.loopnews.com/content/edward…

"Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku is leading 🇹🇴 delegation to NY to attend the 79th session of UNGA next week. As Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, he will introduce the Pacific Resilience Facility to members of the UN, with hope of getting their support." matangitonga.to/2024/09/18/pm-…

"Cook Islands 🇨🇰 wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown." pina.com.fj/2024/09/18/coo…

"Vanuatu 🇻🇺 has taken a bold step in the fight for environmental justice by renewing its push for the recognition of ecocide as an independent crime under the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Rome Statute." pina.com.fj/2024/09/18/van…

"The EU is preparing for the launch of two new border management initiatives that will bring changes to the way in which travelers enter 30 European countries." antiguanewsroom.com/etias-new-entr…

CARICOM Environment Experts Meeting In Miami To Prep For COP16 Summit. thestkittsnevisobserver.com/caricom-enviro…